This video details the Hyman Lebman conversion of the Winchester Model 1907, a semi-automatic rifle favored by 1920s and 30s gangsters. Key modifications included adding a Thompson vertical front grip and a Cutts compensator. The rifle's mechanics, historical context, and the gunsmith's legal history are explored, alongside skepticism about full-auto conversions.
This video explores a clone of the Winchester 1907 self-loader, specifically modified by Hyman Lebman for the John Dillinger gang. Key modifications include a custom forend for a Thompson grip and a Cutt's compensator. While original Dillinger rifles were confiscated, this clone maintains a 16-inch barrel to comply with NFA regulations, unlike the shorter original barrels.
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